Slacker Uprising 9-23-08
At one point during Slacker Uprising a reporter asks Michael Moore if his films are propaganda. Of course they aren't lady...propaganda is defined as and I quote "a concerted set of messages aimed at influencing the opinions or behaviors of large numbers of people." Michael Moore is certainly not trying to do this in Slacker Uprising as this "documentary" is clearly aimed at his supporters. So then one has to ask the question...whats the point? How can one affect change when one clearly makes a concerted effort to alienate the opposition or anyone who might not agree with you. Its clear that with this film he is not concerned with affecting change. This film seems to be a reminder that those of us who voted against Bush were not alone. Lets talk structure for a moment as I feel this is the films weakest link. It runs by my clock at 99+ min and at times it feels more like cspan w/a soundtrack. Take that for what you will.
At one point during Slacker Uprising a reporter asks Michael Moore if his films are propaganda. Of course they aren't lady...propaganda is defined as and I quote "a concerted set of messages aimed at influencing the opinions or behaviors of large numbers of people." Michael Moore is certainly not trying to do this in Slacker Uprising as this "documentary" is clearly aimed at his supporters. So then one has to ask the question...whats the point? How can one affect change when one clearly makes a concerted effort to alienate the opposition or anyone who might not agree with you. Its clear that with this film he is not concerned with affecting change. This film seems to be a reminder that those of us who voted against Bush were not alone. Lets talk structure for a moment as I feel this is the films weakest link. It runs by my clock at 99+ min and at times it feels more like cspan w/a soundtrack. Take that for what you will.